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As time goes on, links to interesting documents will be added to
this section and as this section grows, it will constantly be evolving.
Whenever possible, there will be French links available on the
French FAQ section.

Have you done the maintenance around your house recently. CMCH
has a Maintenance Schedule
you can use as a guideline to keep your house in tip top shape. In
a home, very few things are maintenance free. While it
is a bitter pill for most homeowners to swallow, the fact is that
preventative maintenance....
want to read more.

Do you have mold in your house? Read the
Fighting Mold document
from the CMHC.

Do you think you have Vermiculite in your attic? Some homes in
the Montreal area are known to have Vermiculite insulation.
Depending on the inspector, you will get different suggestions on what
to do about it. Health Canada has a document called
Vermiculite insulation containing Amphibole Asbestos. During a recent inspection of a 2001 home in the Montreal area,
Vermiculite was found in the attic. After some research, according
to the government, the new vermiculite is 'safe' - for more information,
click here.

Do you have unwanted pests in your house? Some of the pests
can cause damage to the difference systems of the house.
What kind of pests can I have?

Do you live in a house built before 1960? Are you planning to
renovate a house built between 1960 and 1980? Then you might have
lead paint or lead pipes in your house. CMHC has a document that
talks about Lead in
your Home.